Archive for the ‘dental implants’ Category

Cost effective tooth replacement

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Q. I already have 3 implants in the front top left, do to a bridge that failed. I have now had a root canal treatment on top right that appears to be failing. I have no teeth left on the bottom right. I am looking to have an implant placing and existing tooth removed, also the tooth next to this is missing. I would like to look into the most cost affective way of having a nice smile back and would like to arrange for a consultation.

A. If a root filled tooth has failed, it can usually have the following treatments:

1. Redoing of the toot canal treatments or apicectomy.

2. Extraction of the tooth +/- gap, denture, bridge, implant.

In your case, we need to see your teeth to see which option will work best but generally speaking an implant has a higher success rate than redoing root canal treatment or apicectomy for a tooth with a failed root canal.

Lower teeth implants

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Q. I would like to have an implant of one or two of my lower teeth. I would be grateful if you would email me the details and the total cost of each tooth, so that I can consider about booking an appointment. Thank you for your help and cooperation.

A. Each complete dental Implant costs between £1390-£1690 at Pearl dental clinic. We would need to see your teeth to see if you need any bone grafting or not.

Replacing a denture with an implant

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Q. Currently I have a crown and a a denture plate providing my central upper two teeth both of which were knocked out in the 1970’s in a squash accident. Recently the crown tooth became distorted biting on something hard. I am therefore looking at the possibility of replacing both the crown and the denture with two tooth implants on the upper jaw.

I would require bone grafting on the denture tooth as the jaw has been eroded by the denture over time. Can you give me an estimate as to the likely cost of having this work carried out at your clinic. I live in Nottingham so I would need to travel to your clinic for the treatment. Thank you for your help.

A. Without seeing you its difficult to price this sort of work as there can be multiple variables. Bone grafting for example ranges from £500 for bovine derived Bio-Oss bone grafting granules and a membrane to £1500 for a human bone block with Bio-Oss bone granules and a membrane. Each complete implant ranges from £1390-£1690 depending on the experience of the operator. Please come and see us for a consultation, so that we can give you a more accurate estimate for the work required.